Marilyn Hoke Tucker

Marilyn Hoke Tucker, age 79, of Covington, died Friday, February 14, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 4, 1945 in Laurel Maryland, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Everette and Lelia Hoke; her husband, Everett M. Tucker; a daughter, Clara Walton; and also an infant sister and Betty Bowen.

She retired as a teachers aid at the YMCA.

She leaves to mourn a companion, Curtis Broughfman; a daughter, Susan (Tab) Fridley; three sons, Everett (Reba) Tucker, James L. Tucker and Matthew (Sarah) Tucker all of Covington; a brother, Alvin (Patricia) Hoke; a sister Emma Boswell both of Maryland; six grandchildren, Mellisa O'Conner, Jimmy Walton Jr., David Wayne Tucker, Christina Davis, Lisa Tucker and James Fridley IV. She also leaves behind 14 Great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Lone Star Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Christian officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Arritt Funeral Home.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made in her name at Arrittfuneralhome.com